Made-in-America Footwear: Twisted X CEO Prasad Reddy says the path back to U.S. manufacturing isn’t copying the old model—it’s automation, redesign, and smarter, more sustainable production. Energy Prices & Diesel: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright links record diesel costs to damage to Russian refining capacity and says the administration is focused on boosting supply to help consumers. Labor Day Gas Shock: AAA reports regular gas averaging about $4.15 on Labor Day weekend—an all-time high for this holiday period—pushed by the Iran war and refinery disruptions. AI Copyright Clash: Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged use of paywalled journalism to train and power AI tools, seeking damages and removal of content. Consumer Product Recall: Prestige Consumer Healthcare recalls nearly 40,000 Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief bottles due to sterility assurance concerns. Airline Disruption: American Airlines faces renewed scrutiny after a passenger was duct-taped following racist and anti-LGBTQ slurs mid-flight. Retail Demand Signals: Singapore retail sales growth cooled to 1.5% year-on-year in July, with food and alcohol down while recreational goods led gains. Tech & Onshoring: GoPro and Starman Optical plan to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and add U.S.-made optical transceivers tied to AI infrastructure. Markets Watch: Wall Street is closed for Labor Day as investors brace for key inflation data that could steer Fed rate expectations. Sports Betting as “Investment”: Bank of America Institute finds many Americans—especially Gen Z—treat sports betting like investing, despite poor monthly payout recovery. Student Aid Delays: A growing college loan delay crisis is leaving millions waiting on federal money and straining household budgets.